Andy Hessenthaler will be giving young players the chance to experience what it’s like to train as a professional with him during a coaching session at Crabble on June 1st.

The Dover Athletic Manager will be joined by Dover Athletic Academy Manager Mike Sandmann in offering youngsters, both boys and girls, aged between 14-16 the chance to come along and learn during a two-hour quality session from 10am until noon.

An opportunity to train with Academy is an incentive for any aspiring young player who impresses on the day.

Dover Athletic goalkeeper Josh Bexon and Ryan Hanson, a midfielder, who spent time on loan with us from Championship side Hull City earlier this season, will also be on hand to help and give advice.

Hanson started playing football for Dover Rangers when he was six and has also represented Dover District, Kent, and spent five years with Crystal Palace.

Hessenthaler said: “I’m really keen to get involved and this is a great way to help players improve their game while giving something back to the community.

“I’m really looking forward to working with them and hopefully I will be able to do another coaching session for a younger age group in the future too.”

The cost of the coaching session is £20 and all money raised goes to the club.

Numbers will be strictly limited, with only 30 places available – so don’t miss out!

To register your interest and book your spot please email richard.harvey@doverathletic.com, including your child’s name, age, club team, and a contact number.

Places will be subject to availability and are only guaranteed upon receipt of full payment via a bank transfer to the club account (details will be sent by email).